On Thursday June 15th the Carman FD prepared for the upcoming travel season by training to extinguish RV fires.  We had three evolutions simulating engine, bedroom and living area fires.  The training, although valuable, will hopefully not be needed. Safe travels this summer. … [Read more...]

On June 12 Car 138 assisted with traffic control on a minor bus malfunction.  No one was injured and the bus was removed after a short delay. … [Read more...]

On Saturday June 10, the Carman Fire Department held its annual Chief's Inspection.  Each rig was meticulously cleaned and detailed during May and inspected in June .  After much poking and opening the inspectors declared R-134 the winner. Special thanks to Rotterdam District … [Read more...]

Join the members of the Carman Fire Department and the City of Schenectady in Honoring "Hometown Hero" Richard Farry.  Rich was born in Schenectady and proudly served Rotterdam as a member of the Carman Fire Department.  Rich served in many capacities including Chief, President … [Read more...]

On Monday, May 1 the Carman Fire Department responded to a report of a basement fire on Fiero Ave. Arriving nit were met with the smell of burning plastic. Upon investigation, crews found an overheat sump pump that had started to burn it's casing. A very special thank you to the … [Read more...]

Once again Santa will be joining the members of the Carman Fire Department to visit residents in  our district.  In conjunction with his visit we will also be collecting toys for the Toys For Tots program.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.  Have a safe and happy … [Read more...]

Our annual Open House was a huge success.  We would like to thank everyone who helped in making this the success it was.  It couldn't have been done without your help. To the public who attended, Thank You for joining us. We hope you enjoyed learning and interacting with … [Read more...]

The Carman Fire Department responded to a report of a small fire by the furnace.  Units 137 and 139 responded within a minute and reported heavy smoke from the house with the homeowner trapped on the roof over the garage.  Assistant Chief Sloan and department photographer … [Read more...]

  On September 12 the Carman Fire Department responded to a report multiple car accident East bound on I-890 with possible extrication and a report of the car on fire.  First arriving units found the patient being treated by REMS and no fire.  Upon conferring with state … [Read more...]

  On August 19 the Carman Fire Department participated in Rotterdam's Annual Night Out by sending R-134 to Esposito Park to let the community interact with the members as well as see our rescue vehicle up close.  The event was well attended and many praises for the … [Read more...]